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The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

Hepatitis B transmission from mothers to babies ‘eliminated in England’

The UK Health Security Agency said progress had been made on tackling the viral infection.

The Independent UK

Mapped: Strep A and Scarlet Fever cases across Greater Manchester

Scarlet fever infections remain high throughout the region

Manchester Evening News

10 most common current Covid symptoms as new variant spreads

Most common current symptoms revealed

The Independent UK

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10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK

Department of Health wasted £15bn on unused Covid supplies, watchdog finds

National Audit Office finds ‘extraordinary waste’ along with failures of governance, oversight and financial controls

The Guardian - UK

Agency responsible for Test and Trace programme scolded for accounting failings

Public Accounts Committee chairwoman Dame Meg Hillier said the lack of clarity over the UKHSA’s finances were ‘astonishing and unacceptable’.

The Independent UK

Hepatitis A outbreak at primary school sees parents worry if they should keep kids home

Worried parents reportedly asked whether they should keep their children at home following an outbreak of Hepatitis A among pupils at a primary school, with authorities now giving out vaccinations

Daily Mirror

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Government ‘must commit to eliminating cervical cancer in the UK’

A charity said some women still struggle to access screening, citing falling screening rates.

The Independent UK

Symptoms of Orthrus Covid variant that could 'take over' as dominant strain in UK

The UKHSA has said that the CH.1.1. strain could overtake BQ.1 and its sub-lineages.

Daily Record

Orthrus Covid variant set to become most dominant strain in UK - see symptoms

The latest version of coronavirus could already account for 100 per cent of cases in some areas, according to the UK Health Security Agency

Daily Mirror

Number of beds occupied by flu patients in London hospitals jumps 40% in a week

It comes despite the number of flu hospitalisations falling at a national level

Evening Standard

Covid ‘will taunt us for years’ UKHSA head warns as Orthrus variant spreads

UKHSA warns of coinciding ‘double flu and double Covid seasons’ in future

The Independent UK

Orthrus Covid variant behind quarter of UK cases — the symptoms to spot

Health chiefs say data suggests it could represent 100 per cent of all cases of the virus in some areas

Evening Standard

England’s PCR Covid testing network drops one of three labs as demand falls

Rosalind Franklin laboratory in Leamington Spa no longer to be part of laboratory network processing Covid tests

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

What is Orthrus? New Covid Omicron variant behind quarter of UK cases

Data suggests new variant running as high as 100% in parts of England

Evening Standard

London weather: Rush-hour commuters face snow and ice warning as cold snap to last all week

Temperatures pluged to -2C in London first thing on Tuesday, with the Met Office warning it would feel more like -4C

Wales Online

UK Health Security Agency issues 'severe' cold weather warning

Families are being urged to check on elderly relatives during the cold spell

The Independent UK

UK Health Security Agency issues warning amid ‘severe’ cold weather

The UKHSA said cold weather ‘can have a serious impact on health, particularly older people and those with pre-existing health conditions’.

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Evening Standard

UKHSA issues cold weather health warning for England as temperatures plummet

Experts warn the freeze could have a ‘serious impact on health’

Manchester Evening News

UKHSA issues cold weather alert as temperatures plummet

Some areas of the North West might experience flurries of snow and ice over the coming days

Evening Standard

Strep A and flu cases drop in London though infections remain high

Health officials say cases of both infections are beginning to decline

Wales Online

Scarlet fever symptoms as Strep A bacteria 'still circulating at high levels'

While it is usually a mild illness, treatment is still advised and you should speak to a GP if you think you or a child may have it

Manchester Evening News

Strep A boost as no new cases recorded in Greater Manchester last week

Doctors have warned parents not to panic after 27 children died across the UK

Chronicle Live

Covid XBB.1.5: Symptoms of the new coronavirus ‘Kraken’ sub-variant as UKHSA confirm cases in UK

A mutated version of the Omicron variant is sweeping across China, the USA, and now, cases have been identified in the UK

The Independent UK

School absences in December almost double the annual rate due to illness spike

The absence rate was 14.3% across all state schools in the week commencing December 12, 2022 – an increase from the rate of 7.8% across the year.

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